Mother's Day

My dearest Lena Kate,

I am so blessed to be your mother. I always knew I wanted to be a mother, but could have never dreamed how deep the love for my child would be. To be your mother every day is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. I catch myself so often just staring at you and trying to treasure the moment knowing sadly that I might not remember that very moment of affection and wanting so much to be able to remember every little detail of you at every age. We have so many sweet moments every day. This afternoon after your nap you crawled up in my lap in Daddy's recliner and brought me your current favorite book "Love You Forever." I can hardly read that book without tearing up. You were so cuddly and about once a page you would just look up at me and smile so sweetly into my eyes. Words cannot express the joy in my heart. My cup runneth over. These moments I will always hold dear. Tonight while Daddy and I had dinner you sat at your table sipping tea and just jabbered and sang to hear your own voice and cracked both Dada and I up. This moment I hope to treasure as well. You see, I could list several other cute things you did, just today. Being Mother's Day today I focused on how blessed and fortunate I am to have you in my life and shedding so much light each and every day. You literally light up my life. Mother's Day is to honor mothers and all they do, but I feel honored every day to call myself your mother. That is the best title I've ever had. I don't feel quite right when you are not right by my side. Now I understand why mothers cry on their child's first day of school. Lena Kate you are growing up so fast. I long for the days when we napped on the couch together, I long for yesterday, and yet, I long for what tomorrow will bring. That being said, I hope I'm able to treasure today, and every day I spend with you. My sweet angel baby, thank you for all the precious moments, today and always. I am so very proud of you.

I also want to thank God for my wonderful mother. Without her guidance and teachings I wouldn't be the mother I am today. I have much to live up to. I want to honor her today and all that she's done for me in my life and continues to do for me(us) every day. My mother is one of the most genuine, thoughtful, and giving ladies you will ever meet. Thank you, Mom, for the example you have set for me and my daughter. May we always make you proud!

Mom and Granny

I also had what I know will be a treasured memory with my sweet Granny this week. We took a fun trip to Beeville together. We made the rounds at Walmart and Granny got Lena Kate a couple of fun outfits and then we stopped for a treat at Dairy Queen on the way home. I love how something so simple can create such a memory. When she sees Lena Kate her eyes just light up and you can tell that Lena Kate is just the light of her life as well. I'm so thankful we were able to move down south so we can spend more time with her as she is getting older. She will be 89 this year and I pray we have many more quality years with her. Happy Mother's Day to you Granny!